ALAN PROFITT

It is with deep regret that I have to inform you of the
death of Alan Profitt. I first met Alan, circa late 1980s, at a
local auto jumble; we were both viewing a New Hudson autocycle
project. I passed it by; later Alan came to me and said he had
brought the project and asked what was the name of the club I
mentioned. Alan became a member of our Club. It was not
until 1991 when I had long forgotten this chance meeting that Alan, who
had then become Club Treasurer remarked, "it's you that got me into
this".

In 1993 Alan vacated the Treasurer's office to become our Librarian,
a position he held until 1998.

During the late 1980s Alan had undergone bypass surgery and he
raised a great deal of money for charity. Walking from Lands End
to John O'Groats, followed more recently by walking New Zealand from
end to end. More such charity walks were planned. Sadly,
Alan passed away, quite unexpectedly, while out visiting friends on
April 23rd 2003.

Alan leaves us his interesting comments for all in past issues of
Buzzing. He leaves many of us thankful for his help and
service while holding office within our Club. We will remember
him. With sincere and deepest sympathy to Alan's wife and
family.